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Alfonso I d'Este (1476–1534), Duke of Ferrara

Alfonso I d'Este (1476–1534), Duke of Ferrara

The Met

Artist: Italian (Ferrarese) Painter(second quarter 16th century)

Date: second quarter 16th century

Department: Arms and Armor

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 52 7/8 x 38 1/4 in. (134.3 x 97.2 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

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Brief Description

Bearded man in full plate armor, resting arm on cylinder, holding dagger

Detailed Description

A monochrome, half-length portrait depicts a man in full plate armor against a dark, plain background. The man faces slightly to the viewer's right, with his head turned to look directly forward. He has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and his hair is short and curly. His armor is highly reflective, showing various shades of gray and white, indicating a metallic surface. Around his neck, he wears a heavy, ornate chain with a pendant. His left arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand resting on a large, dark cylindrical object positioned to his left. His right hand is placed on his hip, gripping the hilt of a dagger or short sword that hangs from a belt. Below his waist, a patterned, skirt-like garment, possibly made of fabric with an intricate design, extends over his armored thighs. The lighting emphasizes the contours and shine of the armor, creating strong contrasts between light and shadow.

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Alfonso I d'Este (1476–1534), Duke of Ferrara by Italian (Ferrarese) Painter

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